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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,826.29, 28,222.67 and 7,147.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,826.29, 28,222.67 and 7,147.71 is: 10,715.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,826.29 : 28,222.67 = 7,147.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,826.29/28,222.67 = 7,147.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,826.29x = 28,222.67 × 7,147.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,826.29x = 201,727,478.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,727,478.45/18,826.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,715.20

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